JOHOR BARU: More than RM8.8mil losses have been recorded by the Johor Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) in March this year, says Comm M. Kumar (pic).

       The state police chief said the figure is an increase of 3% from RM8.6mil losses recorded in the same month last year.

       “We have recorded 348 cases of commercial crime from March 1 until March 31 this year, with total losses of RM8,888,088.48.

       “From the 348 cases, 292 cases, or 84%, involved cheating such as online purchases, phone scams, fake investments, fake loans, fake job applications, and others,” he said in a statement here on Monday (April 1).

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       He added that of the RM8.8mil losses, RM7.6mil or 86%, are losses caused by cheating cases.

       “Last year, we recorded 306 cases in the same month, with losses amounting to RM8.6mil,” he added.

       Comm Kumar also said that the Johor police will continue to conduct their commercial crime awareness campaign to ensure that there will no longer be future victims of such crimes.

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       “At the same time, we would like to urge members of the public to be more aware of the latest crime trends and get information on the latest modus operandi through the CCID Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

       “They could also call the CCID infoline or use the ‘Semak Mule’ CCID website before conducting any online payment,” he shared.